Experiments in photography, jewelry making, mosaics, and other artistic obsessions

26 March 2010

Confession: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Clean-Up Resolutions

Yesterday I made muffins because I was feeling both hungry and creative... and because my kitchen is WAY cleaner than my studio. I should probably be ashamed to show these pictures, taken a few moments ago, because who lives like this?? Well, I do, when I'm as ridiculously busy and stressed as I've been in recent months; I just finished another quarter of my masters program (six down, two to go), which always takes over my life for 10 weeks, and I also was mired in a court battle that is now over, thank God.

So, um, yeah, this corner of the studio/office/dining room got messy as I attended to more pressing matters, and now that I am feeling rested and creative again I have time as well as reason to clean it up. Posting these pictures inspires me -- yeah, that's it -- and also makes me accountable because every "Before" shot needs an "After" shot, right? I also have to clean up this space before my parents arrive next month. The mosaic side (top picture) isn't too bad, but the jewelry side... I guess I'll start there, because it's the messiest and also because I've been feeling the urge to make pretty spring jewelry again. I know I have the stuff I need, somewhere in this mess.... In the meantime I can grab some Kumihimo supplies to take with me to the kids' playdate today; I have some beautiful bird pendants to string. Somewhere, in one of those piles.

Thanks for stopping by and the sweet comment. You think you have a mess? You should see my space! LOL Of course, I can say it is my creative chaos - but it still is chaos. I need to clean up big time. But it never stays that way long...

Welcome to the Laughing Raven's Studio

This blog began as an online space to muse about my jewelry creations and show new works in progress. I also write about other passions including gardening, hiking, family, and my first love, photography, which I've been doing seriously since 1993. I wish I could spend all day every day in the studio or garden or mountains, but as I launch my new career in marital/family therapy, I find my time in the "real world" enjoyable and fulfilling both intellectually and personally.

About Me

I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Socorro, New Mexico. My creative passions are photography, jewelry, and music, which take up much more of my "office" space than "real office stuff." Sounds like a good balance to me.